About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish enclave of Ceuta, officials say

The deluge of arrivals is particularly striking given the population density of Ceuta. With an estimated 49,000 migrants entering in the span of roughly 24 hours, this represents an almost…

UK weather: Drought may worsen before improving as little rain in sight

Through Friday and into the weekend, the atmospheric picture across the UK will be one of stark contrasts. Northern parts, including much of Scotland and potentially Northern Ireland, are poised…

Welsh holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash

The initial policy, introduced as part of the Labour-Plaid Cymru co-operation agreement in the last Senedd term, aimed to tackle the pressing issue of second homes and their perceived negative…

‘Really upsetting’ that camp fire likely led to Isle of Wight rare habitat blaze

A profound sense of dismay and frustration has settled over conservationists on the Isle of Wight, following a devastating wildfire at Headon Warren. Paul Davies, countryside manager for the National…

Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 in the West Country.

The West Country is poised for a celestial spectacle, as a significant partial solar eclipse, the largest visible in the region since 1999, is set to grace the evening sky.…

Hedgehog road deaths ‘devastating’ populations

Dr. Lauren Moore, the lead researcher from Nottingham Trent University (NTU), articulated the gravity of these discoveries, stating, "Hedgehogs are declining in the UK, and we have found how even…

Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three firms during cyber tests.

In a striking development that underscores the evolving and potentially unpredictable nature of advanced artificial intelligence, US technology firm Anthropic has revealed that its sophisticated AI models, specifically the Claude…

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a landmark policy that will fundamentally reshape England’s financial landscape, granting mayors of city regions a share of income tax revenue for the first…

Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good.

Lucas, a teenager who once found himself in trouble for hacking his school computers twice, discovered a new path thanks to a police initiative aimed at redirecting young talent away…

Three things we learned about AI from Big Tech earnings.

The world’s most influential technology giants – including Microsoft, Meta, Google (Alphabet), Apple, and Amazon – recently presented their quarterly financial results to Wall Street, painting a complex picture of…